Food Distribution

Family Harvest

Brown Bag (Seniors)

Requirements

Volunteers are extremely important to the Food Bank and we are grateful for all your time, hard work, and support in the fight against hunger. But there are a few simple rules we ask that you follow to make the most of your time. And please remember to call volunteer services to schedule prior to coming. We want to be ready for you!

Food Sorting Age Limits

The minimum age is 14. Please remember that the Food Bank is a warehouse and there is always warehouse equipment in operation. We are concerned about safety for everyone!

Youth ages 14 through 15 must be accompanied by one adult over the age of 21 for every five youth

Volunteer groups with youth ages 16 through 17 must be accompanied by one adult over the age of 21 for every 10 youth.

Youth under the age of 14 can help in a variety of ways. Please read our idea sheet to find the option that is right for you!

Attire

The dress code at the Food Bank is casual and comfortable.

Warehouse - Dress warmly in the winter -- layers are suggested, as are jeans, sweatshirts, etc.

Warehouse - Dress lightly in the summer. For safety reasons, long pants are required. For sanitary reasons, tank tops are not permitted.

Warehouse - Comfortable, safe footwear is absolutely necessary. Sneakers, work shoes, or boots are required. No heels, open-toed shoes, or sandals are permitted in the warehouse.

Please leave purses, jewelry, and other valuables at home or locked in your car trunk. Necklaces and long earrings pose a safety concern in the warehouse. Second Harvest Food Bank will not be responsible for any missing personal belongings.

Warehouse Rules

NO EATING, DRINKING, RUNNING, or SMOKING in the warehouse area.

Food and grocery items in the warehouse are intended for needy people and member charities only. Volunteers are not to remove any products from the premises. This also applies to products which are deemed unfit and are designated for disposal.

All volunteers should remain in the assigned work area. Please report to your group leader or Food Bank staff if you need to leave the area.

Please remember that clean-up is part of our work. Your assistance and cooperation is appreciated.

Groups

Group contact/leader should confirm arrival and departure times as well as the number of group members with the Food Bank's Volunteer Coordinator two to three days prior to the scheduled day.

For groups that are regularly scheduled each week or month, please call if you cannot volunteer or want to change your schedule.

Group leaders should feel free to print out these guidelines and distribute them as needed.